You Win Again
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra feat. Mark Knopfler Lyrics
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That you've been seen, a-runnin' round
I know that I, should leave, but then
I just cant go, you win a- gain.
This heart of mine, could never see
What everybody, knew but me
Just trusting you, was my great sin
I'm sorry for, your victim now
cause soon his head, like mine will bow
Hell give his heart, but all in vain
And someday say, you win again.
You have no heart, you have no shame
You take true love, and give the blame
I guess that I, should not complain
I love you still, you win again.
The lyrics to Jools Holland and Mark Knopfler's song "You Win Again" tell a story of heartbreak and disappointment as the singer realizes their partner has been unfaithful. The news has spread throughout town that the partner has been seen running around with someone else, and while the singer knows they should leave, they can't seem to let go. The heart of the singer was blinded by their love and trust, leading to the great sin of trusting their partner. Despite their wrongdoing, the partner wins again, leaving the singer to realize their mistake.
The song expresses the singer's absolute despair and heartache, as they plead for forgiveness and accept the painful truth that their partner has won once again. They apologize for the victim of this unfaithfulness, knowing that soon they too will bow their heads in sadness. The betraying partner is portrayed as unfeeling and apathetic, taking true love without a second thought and leaving the blame with the one who trusted them. In the end, the singer confesses their love for their partner, admitting that despite everything, they still can't help but love them.
Line by Line Meaning
the news is out, all over town
Word has spread throughout the community that you are engaging in unfaithful behavior.
That you've been seen, a-runnin' round
It is known that you have been seen with someone other than me.
I know that I, should leave, but then
I am aware that I should end our relationship and move on.
I just cant go, you win a- gain.
Despite my knowledge that I should leave, I am unable to because you have once again come out victorious in this situation.
This heart of mine, could never see
My heart was blind to see the truth about your infidelity.
What everybody, knew but me
Everyone else knew about your behavior except for me.
Just trusting you, was my great sin
My mistake was putting my trust in someone who did not deserve it.
What can I do, you win a gain.
I am left feeling helpless as you once again come out on top of this situation.
I'm sorry for, your victim now
I feel sympathy for the person who is now in the same position I was once in.
cause soon his head, like mine will bow
Eventually, this person will also succumb to the mistreatment and manipulation they are receiving from you.
Hell give his heart, but all in vain
This person will give you their heart, but it will ultimately be meaningless because you cannot reciprocate true love.
And someday say, you win again.
This person will eventually realize that you have come out victorious in your treatment of them.
You have no heart, you have no shame
You lack basic human qualities such as compassion and remorse for the way you treat others.
You take true love, and give the blame
You take real and honest love from others, and replace it with accusations and blame.
I guess that I, should not complain
I realize that I shouldn't be surprised or upset with the way you treat me.
I love you still, you win again.
Despite everything, I am still in love with you, and you have once again come out on top in our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@greatbriton8425
Wait a minute now
The girl is thinking
Well, well will she wear that hat
Before she goes outside
Will she do this or that
And be satisfied
Who can tell
Mademoiselle will decide
Come on down the midway
Baby do you want to ride
Is it gonna be the roller coaster
Or the slippery slide
Who can tell
Mademoiselle will decide
Whatever you want baby
Whatever you want to do
Whatever you want baby
You know Daddy's right here for you
Wait a minute now
The girl is thinking
She's got a divorce lawyer
Once she was a beautiful bride
She's got the house and the money
Will she want what she can't divide
Who can tell
Mademoiselle will decide
Well well, Mademoiselle
Well well, Mademoiselle
Well well, Mademoiselle
Well well, Mademoiselle
Who can tell
Mademoiselle will decide
@yourself5752
Mark knopfler is a living legend
@remischadler5364
Good old Rck'n'Roll😊
Great Mark👍🎸
@sifawamnay5312
Great,Mark Always great!Wonderful
@mimispeike793
I've got a big smile on my face. My cares have melted away, for the time being. I'm about to play this for the third time.
@Caledonian86224
Excellent. Mark's voice is good, Jules' piano is great and Gilson Lavis is so cool. can't quite put my finger on it but I love his style here; he plays behind the beat but it matters not - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts ;-)
@mjr1935
Incredible,M. makes me remind Elvis.Old good times.Love it. Tk,
@jannikguenther
Guy Fletcher rocks too!
@NicholasMerrynote
mark 4ever!!!! thx for posting this :)
@thealmightycommenter
I love marks boogie woogie / upbeat / rocky stuff like this two young lovers , twisting by the pool , wal of life and so on ;) It just make me have a good day when i listen to it
@Alexios_CV
i agree yet find two young lovers too lazy a song for Mark